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🍎 Food SK PL SERBIA October 12, 2023

The presence of gluten in cocoa confectionery from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
confectionery
Hazard
gluten undeclared - {allergens}
Origin
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Notifier
Slovakia
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What is this? Some cocoa sweets from Bosnia and Herzegovina may have gluten in them even though the label does not say so.

What's happening? These sweets were sold in Slovakia, Poland, and Serbia. They were recalled because they could harm people who cannot eat gluten.

Does this affect me? If you bought these sweets and have a gluten allergy or celiac disease, this notice may affect you.

What should I do? Stop eating these sweets. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: confectionery · Hazard: gluten undeclared - {allergens} · Origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina · Notifier: Slovakia

First published
October 12, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.6937

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What is this product recall alert about?
The presence of gluten in cocoa confectionery from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: confectionery · Hazard: gluten undeclared - {allergens} · Origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina · Notifier: Slovakia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 12, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Slovakia, Poland, and SERBIA.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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